This edition of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, updated up to 2026 and amended by the Mediation Act, 2023 (Act 32 of 2023), serves as an authoritative and comprehensive legal reference for students preparing for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), as well as for legal practitioners, academicians, arbitrators, and dispute resolution professionals. The book presents the complete and unaltered text of the Act, precisely as enacted, without commentary or interpretation, ensuring accuracy and authenticity for examination and professional reference.

It encompasses all provisions relating to domestic arbitration, international commercial arbitration, enforcement of foreign awards, and conciliation procedures, along with the latest amendments harmonizing the Act with the Mediation Act, 2023.

This edition is particularly suitable for:
• AIBE aspirants requiring an updated statutory text
• Law students specializing in arbitration, ADR, and procedural law
• Arbitrators, mediators, and legal professionals handling dispute resolution
• Academicians and researchers studying arbitration jurisprudence and reforms

Meticulously updated and presented in a clear format, this bare act provides a reliable and current understanding of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, as it stands in 2026, in alignment with modern legislative developments and global dispute resolution practices.